One of the biggest destination wedding debates is whether or not to wear shoes. Are you a barefoot or heels gal? Most ladies I know like shoes a lot, and your wedding is a great time to splurge on a fabulous pair. However, stilettos are not realistic for the beach and traditionally, a barefoot ceremony […]

Barefoot or Heels?

October 13, 2009

The majority of destination weddings will have a slimmer guest list than a hometown fete. And that statement is usually interpreted in a positive light by brides and grooms, as part of the allure of the Destination Wedding is being wed in an intimate setting with only a small number of your nearest and dearest […]

Your Destination Wedding Guest list

October 13, 2009

One of my favourite hotels in the world is The Caves in Negril, Jamaica. It’s a perfect place for an all-property buyout (think: total privacy and a resort all to yourself!) and a romantic, unique wedding choice for couples seeking something a bit different than the norm. The Caves is part of the Island Outpost […]

The Caves in Jamaica

October 13, 2009

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking on a panel at the Destination Weddings and Honeymoons Magazine “Celebrate Romance” event, which was held at the timeless Beverly Hills Hotel. Susan Moynihan, editor of the magazine, moderated the panel and I sat alongside Harmony Walton of The Bridal Bar, and Sasha Souza, of the famed […]

Celebrate Romance

October 3, 2009

I always love being in California. I’m  a sucker for all her beautiful regions – from the North to the South, it’s something about this state that always leaves me feeling happy. The weather, the beach, the wine and the laid back lifestyle (to name a few) are a great combination for a fantastic wedding […]

The Viceroy, Santa Monica

September 25, 2009

BC wine country is a hidden gem. It’s really a superb destination wedding location for so many reasons…. wine and aesthetic beauty being two biggies! If you’re considering doing something unique and wine oriented for your destination wedding, but feel that Tuscany and Napa are already passé, then consider the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, […]

B.C. Wine Country – A New Destination Wedding Gem

September 14, 2009

Drum roll please….. LUXE Destination Weddings is pleased to announce it’s list for the Top 10 Romantic Destination Wedding hotels for 2010 (some are slated to open soon… but not soon enough in our opinion). In no particular order, these properties all have unique characteristics and are set in gorgeous locales. Viceroy – Anguilla Azul […]

The 2010 Top 10 Destination Wedding Hotels List

August 26, 2009

Your wedding is one of the few times in your life when you are allowed to be a bit self-centred…well, at least your friends and family will let you get away with it. That said, we live in a world where it’s important to be mindful of more than just your own personal universe and […]

Giving Back – More than just a Destination Wedding

August 18, 2009

  About Anna and Lee Occupations: Event Planner & Project Manager How they met: Camping at a music festival in FL, but we didn’t start dating until 6 months later. We dated long distance (3.5 hr drive) for 3 years until we got married in Feb and I moved where he lives. What attracted Lee to […]

Anna and Lee’s Destination Wedding in the Riviera Maya, Mexico

August 11, 2009

Just over a month ago, we returned from the Ritz Carlton in Grand Cayman from a luxury wedding business symposium called Engage!09 (hosted by the fabulous Rebecca Grinnals and Katherine Arce), and spent a few days among some of the wedding industry “greats” like designer extraordinaire, Preston Bailey; cake guru, Sylvia Weinstock; and the editorial […]

Luxury Wedding Symposium in Grand Cayman

August 7, 2009